Clann

Clann constructs consensus trees and supertrees to integrate phylogenetic information from multiple source trees for analysis of evolutionary relationships.

Key Features:

• Supertree construction: Combines multiple phylogenetic source trees into a single unified supertree that synthesizes disparate datasets.
• Consensus tree generation: Produces consensus trees that summarize shared phylogenetic signal across multiple source trees.

Scientific Applications:

• Conflict resolution among phylogenetic hypotheses: Identifies and helps reconcile topological conflicts across different source trees.
• Integration of diverse datasets: Synthesizes phylogenetic information from multiple studies or data sources into a cohesive framework.
• Improving evolutionary model inference: Supports more robust evolutionary analyses by incorporating multiple phylogenetic inputs when deriving models.

Methodology:

Implemented in the C programming language.